Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Nissan Xterra | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 192.5 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in | -3 in |
Height | 74.9 in | 68.1 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 4535 lb. | -370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.2 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.3 in | 59.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 57.1 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.4 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -7.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
2009 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |